SENIOR DATA ENGINEER (REMOTE)

Compass Digital • Full-time • Remote (United States) • $130k - $140k / year • 2w ago

Salary: $130000-$140000 (to commensurate with experience)

We are Compass Digital—the digital and technology arm of Compass Group North America. We build and scale digital products and technologies to exceed the expectations of our guests and clients. Backed by research, we create remarkable user experiences with increased choice and convenience. We offer end-to-end solutions, simultaneously boosting sales and guest satisfaction.

Compass Digital was developed from within Compass Group, focusing on driving transformation and innovation in the hospitality spaces across Business & Industry, Education, and Healthcare. We power digital in the hospitality experience, ensuring that each touchpoint is optimized for guest satisfaction while leveraging data to achieve additional outcomes.

We are fully integrated into Compass Group, proudly serving its’ various clients through scalable, cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a hands-on, collaborative Senior Data Engineer. In this role, you will have the chance to build pipelines that will deliver data solutions primarily to Levy, our restaurants and stadium sector. You will help bring best practices to the team while working with a collaborative group of data stewards. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will complete POCs, manage your time without oversight to complete tasks, and be a vocal contributor to team decisions. We are using a tech stack of primarily Snowflake and dbt, with other AWS services as needed. This role will also involve completing the scoping & discovery of the requirements of the business, identifying dependencies, and communicating those to all parties.

If you have a git repository, we would be excited to see it!

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, resilient data pipelines using Snowflake, dbt, AWS, Fivetran, and other engineering tools.

Own and deliver technically complex, cross-functional data projects aligned with quarterly goals, navigating ambiguity with autonomy.
Collaborate with reporting, analytics, and data science teams to understand business needs, data sources, and define requirements.
Shape and influence architectural decisions, contribute to roadmap development, and champion best practices for ETL and engineering excellence.
Gather, enrich, and transform data to drive actionable insights, ensuring infrastructure changes are well-documented and pipelines are robust and performant.
Drive high standards for data and software quality through code reviews, documentation, and implementation of scalable, reusable solutions.
Mentor junior engineers and apprentices, providing technical guidance, modeling craft, and fostering a culture of growth and inclusion.
Proactively identify gaps in the data platform, recommend technical solutions, and advocate for improvements that enhance long-term sustainability.
Support testing efforts by defining and validating criteria aligned with business expectations, ensuring future-proofed deliverables.
Facilitate business alignment by clearly communicating the value and design of data solutions, incorporating user feedback to iterate.
Collaborate with third-party vendors and cross-functional stakeholders to scope requirements and deliver value across teams.
Take ownership of operational issues, proactively respond to incidents, and build safeguards that improve system resilience.
Act as a strategic partner—breaking down complex projects into executable phases, setting realistic goals, and delivering customer impact.
Participate in interviews and team-building efforts, helping to hire and level up a diverse, high-performing engineering team.
Maintain awareness of Compass Group’s organizational structure and priorities, aligning data solutions to broader business goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, or related field

3 – 5 years of experience in ETL or Data Engineering role, building and implementing data pipelines
AWS Data Engineering Certification, AWS Solution Architect Associate Certification, Snowpro Certification or similar
Solid understanding of data structures and data warehouses
Strong skills with SQL with the ability to write efficient queries
Previous experience working in a highly collaborative environment
Highly self-motivated and directed with an attention to detail
Experience designing pipelines with event driven architecture
Experience working in AWS
Experience working with Snowflake and dbt
Experience managing tickets in Azure DevOps or similar
Experience in Agile software development
Strong communication skills with the business & technical teams

Preferred Skills:

Experience in DevOps and CI/CD technologies and methodologies

AWS Security best practices
Hospitality knowledge/experience a plus

Apply to Compass Group today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Compass Digital maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1479669

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